If you missed any posts from last week, check out the Year One series where I covered the entryway, living and dining areas. Moving on to the kitchen! This probably looks the most similar to move in day but I’ve made quite a few subtle changes in this small space.
Here’s a look at the empty kitchen when I first viewed this apartment:
Surrounded with moving boxes:
Putting a few things away in the cabinets on moving day. I can’t imagine life without this lovely little shelf riser insert (whatever it’s actually called). I might get another one for my next place. They are so helpful for those with limited cabinet space. 
Then I changed out the hardware for brass cabinet and bin pulls:
Added a new coffee maker (brewstation):
Used some of the leftover decals from the entryway on this beam:
Added art and dish towels:
Made a quick and easy DIY painted vase to hold pens, scissors and dry erase markers:
Also made a faux terrarium:
Organized my mail mess and changed a couple items on the small window ledge:
Finally purchased my amazing kilim runner:
Found a quick and easy solution for extra counter space:
Organized my drawers:
And here’s the final look! 
Check back tomorrow for the last post in the Year One series.. the bedroom/office area.
Looks great! I love the touches of gold with the neutral color scheme. Now you just need some bar stools! Colorful, wooden, or industrial?
Thanks! No bar stools here. The space is too small and I’m moving! 🙂